Interesting facts about India

1. India has the highest bridge in the world . It is called Bailey Bridge and is located in Ladakh between the Dras and Suru rivers in the Himalayas.
2. Before 1986, India was the only place in the world where Diamonds could be found.
3. The world's first University was established in India . The University was established in 700 B.C. at the place of Taxila.
4. The biggest and the largest employer in the world is Indian railways employing over a million people.
5. India has the highest cricket ground in the world. It is located in the northern state of India called Himachal Pradesh. The cricket ground is 2444 above the sea level and was built in 1893.
6. Taj Mahal which is among the seven wonders of the world is in India. Taj Mahal was built over a long period of 11 years.
7. India has the most number of post offices in the world.